admonishing

Example Sentences

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Robert Mueller, who ran the FBI from 2001 to 2013, was known to adhere to Hoover’s G-man dress code of white shirts and dark suits, admonishing agents who wore something more colorful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

And on Sunday, he was admonishing himself for it.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

My adolescent memories ring with the sounds of Stiller admonishing his son-in-law and crying mutiny at a shopping mall pretzel shop.

From Salon • Oct. 18, 2025

Carter put his empathy on display, walking through the camps in the Santa Ana River several times, shaking hands, listening to stories and admonishing officials that any eviction must be handled “humanely and with dignity.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2024

Despite the admonishing words, Dr. Thatcher's voice was cheerful.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville